The Respect Life Committee is Sacred Heart Parish's pro-life, pro-family organization committed to the sanctity of all human life from natural conception to natural death by promoting the teaching of the Catholic Church through education, outreach, and prayer.

We are a very active and passionate group, and people of all ages are invited to join our events and activities where we spread respect for the sacredness of every human life!

Message from your Six Month Old Spiritually Adopted Baby 
“I’m sitting up straight now!” Thank you for your prayers! I’m 6 months old now. I just opened my eyes - Before today they were sealed shut for protection. I wonder what you look like. I can hear sounds, too! It’s great to have someone praying for me. 
Love, 
your spiritually adopted baby
 
We are now at the end of the second trimester! Your spiritually adopted baby now weighs almost two pounds. She sits up straight now to accommodate her internal organs which have moved into their final place in her little body. Babies born prematurely at this time have a very good chance of surviving. Thank you for your prayers! Your spiritually adopted baby is developing quite beautifully now. Her weight is approaching 2 pounds. She sits up straight now to accommodate her internal organs which have moved into their final place in her little body. Babies born prematurely at this time have a very good chance of surviving. The medical advances in caring for extremely small newborn infants are extraordinary indeed.   Please don’t forget to pray for your baby. Abortion is legal through all nine months and her mom might still feel pressure to abort.

Monthly Rosary for Life - Tuesday, April 22/Tuesday, May 20
The Respect Life Committee invites you to pray a virtual rosary for life from 6:30 -7:00 PM monthly. May we unite in praying all will respect the sacred gift of life from natural conception to natural death. Contact Denise Blair-Nellies at [email protected] or 443.547.4634 for the Zoom link.

Holy Hour for Life - Friday, May 9
4:00—5:00 PM in the Little Church
We invite people of all ages to adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, sing songs of praise, listen to teens and children read prayers/scripture verses, and pray all will respect the sanctity of life from natural conception to natural death. 

Request for Mother's Day Cards, May 9
The Respect Life Committee invites you to share Christ's love and the joy of His Resurrection by making Mother's Day cards for senior citizens who live at Future Care Cherrywood Nursing Home. Please drop off in the slot at the Parish Center by Friday, May 9. 

Mother's Day Carnation Sale - May 10/11
The Respect Life Committee will be selling white and red carnations after all the Masses.  All the proceeds will benefit the Pregnancy Support Center of Carroll County and the Center for Pregnancy Concerns.  The committee members will also be giving out beautiful prayer cards for all mothers.  

Rosary Walk - Saturday, May 17
10:00 AM in front of the Little Church
The Legion of Mary and the Respect Life Committee invite you to a rosary walk. We will meet in front of the Sacred Heart Little Church at 10:00 AM and then we will pray the rosary and sing hymns to our Blessed Mother as we process behind a statue of Our Lady of Fatima while walking around the neighborhoods surrounding our church. We pray that all will respect the sacred gift of life from natural conception to natural death, for peace in our world, and special intentions.

Holy Innocents Ministry 

A Burial Ministry for Families who have Lost Children to Miscarriage
Are you located in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and have experienced a recent miscarriage (under 20 weeks gestation) at home, or at a local hospital that doesn't provide a burial option?  We are sorry for your loss.  In this time of grief, come to the Church.  We offer information about burial and memorial options and resources on spiritual and emotional support.  The Holy Innocents Ministry also offers a Memorial Vespers Service annually each fall for families who have experienced miscarriage.  For more information, call 410-547-3142 or email [email protected].